time for some Java

reelbigfishreelbigfish Boston, MA Member
edited April 2006 in Software
Hey guys. It looks like my job is steering me in the direction of java. Any recommedations on books or online courses? Thanks for any info.

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  • MiracleManSMiracleManS Chambersburg, PA Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    What have you programmed in before? If you've done any C or C++ programming in Java will almost be old hat aside from a few changes with class interaction.
  • reelbigfishreelbigfish Boston, MA Member
    edited March 2006
    So far I have learned C, C++, Perl, Tcl/TK and Awk. I have gotten a bit into it, and it is pretty much old hat. Just a few quirks here and there. Not a bad language though. Thought I recommend getting the newest books. A friend gave me a book to use, and everything is the same except they change the way arrays work since the book was published. Thanks miracleman.
  • lightninlightnin
    edited March 2006
    I always pimp this book for people learning java.

    http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&isbn=0130333700&TXT=Y&itm=11

    java, java, java by ralph morelli. i used it as a textbook and reference for a long time. covers a lot of basics, but doesnt touch on the newer generics found in java. still a great book for learning, imho.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Hey lightnin! Long time no see :)
  • lightninlightnin
    edited March 2006
    haha yeah man it's been *forever* since i've been on here. past year has been an interesting journey. cool to see a LOT of familiar names though... i'll be posting more now that things have slowed down a bit ;)
  • dawinnerdawinner Osgood, OH
    edited March 2006
    I believe there is a boog called "Big Java" you could take a look at it.. or what does anybody else say about it.
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited April 2006
    Lol Dan, I was like I think Norge had a 'Big Java' book. Then I looked at the name and knew why it shounded familiar.
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